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as in bit
a very small amount
there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist
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as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad
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Recent Examples of tad
Over their five-month adventure, Lear says the couple became grimier, gruffier, and larger on the top half of their bodies—and a tad bit scrawnier in their legs.
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Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
Some of the games on the show have been a tad cringeworthy, such as a competition to cut up hot dogs.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The all-electric Folgore model has even more pep, with its dual-motor powertrain making 550 hp, but is a tad slower.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
However, this week’s weather will feel a tad spring-like with afternoon temperatures this week easily climbing into the 70s.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
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Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
Some of the games on the show have been a tad cringeworthy, such as a competition to cut up hot dogs.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The all-electric Folgore model has even more pep, with its dual-motor powertrain making 550 hp, but is a tad slower.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
However, this week’s weather will feel a tad spring-like with afternoon temperatures this week easily climbing into the 70s.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tad
Noun
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With the margarita, that little bit of extra kick creates a perfect pairing.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Olive salad adds punchy, bold flavor while chewy bits of salami add smoky, savory notes to each bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Doug and Big Jane eventually retired down in San Antonio, close to their boys.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Around the same time, Bell Telephone hired teenage boys to work as switchboard operators, an obvious recipe for disaster.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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The kids couldn’t receive direct messages from non-followers and algorithms would be adjusted so they couldn’t be targeted by specific advertisements.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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School nutrition staff and vendors use the event to test new recipes and get feedback from the very kids who will be eating them.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Turn them over; repeat brushing with olive oil and sprinkling seasonings.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ever, a classic americano with Better Buzz’s signature creamy vanilla, finished with strawberry rose cold foam, beautiful rose petals and a sprinkling of sugar.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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That kind of confidence from a teenager could easily have aged poorly.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the book, Cathy is a teenager at the time of her death.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The novel is famously austere, with mere glimmers of physical intimacy.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even when rehearsals began at an old film studio in East London, Daldry and his creative team weren’t sure which lads would make the grade.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mescal, Keoghan, Quinn, and Dickinson are each headlining their own respective Beatles film, which will dive deep into the minds of the Liverpudlian lads who changed music forever.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Tad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tad. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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